I have a Couple GT2000 tractors that I have converted to diesel. One I use for mowing and has a Yanmar 13hp diesel in it and runs a simplicity 42' deck very nicely. I prefer this size deck as it accommodates my tree spacing and works well with the horse power available. After converting the simplicity deck to shaft drive the blades now turn backwards making it almost impossible to acquire blades.

If anyone would know where I could pickup a good Bolens 42" shaft drive deck such as one off of a 1050 Husky for a reasonable price, I'd like to hear from you. Structural integrity is more important than nice paint as I'm going to have to modify it for this application.